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Tag: Martin Laird

Into the Silent Land: Book Review

April 19, 2019 Rich Lewis Leave a comment

  I am excited to share my review of Into the Silent Land: A Guide to the Christian Practice of…

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Posted in: Book Reviews Filed under: awareness, contemplative prayer, god, Martin Laird, receptivity, silence, thoughts

An Ocean of Light: Book Review

March 23, 2019 Rich Lewis 4 Comments

  I am excited to share my review of An Ocean of Light: Contemplation, Transformation, and Liberation by Martin Laird. Martin…

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Posted in: Book Reviews Filed under: centering prayer, contemplative prayer, depression, god, Jesus, Martin Laird, self improvement, silence, transformation

God Is Not Pleased With Me

March 11, 2019 Rich Lewis Leave a comment

  “God is not pleased with me.” Do you really believe this? Why would God not be pleased with you? …

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Posted in: General Filed under: centering prayer, god, Jesus, Martin Laird, self improvement, thoughts
  • What Sacred Word Should I Choose?May 17, 2026
    What sacred word should I choose? Pick a word that simply serves as a symbol of your intention to sit with God. The sacred word helps set your intention. We sit because we love God.…
  • How to Begin Centering Prayer (Even If You’re New)May 10, 2026
    If you are new to centering prayer, you might be wondering when to begin. I’ve found it helpful to begin first thing in the morning. Before everything else begins…just sitting quietly with God. If you’re…
  • When Your Mind Wanders in Centering PrayerMay 3, 2026
    My mind wanders a lot.And that’s normal. Our minds are always working. So what happens during centering prayer? Sometimes it looks like this: I don’t want to sit right now.I have too much going on.There…
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